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Android Wear V1.1 Update Adds Multi-Device Support, Cloud Sync Over WiFi

Kellen April 22, 2015 33

An update for the Android Wear companion app began its slow rollout yesterday in preparation for the big Android Wear firmware update that is going to hit smartwatches over the next few weeks. The update adds a handful of new features, including cloud sync...

More Official Watch Strap Partners Introduced for Android Wear

Tim April 8, 2015 72

Given that most Android Wear devices use standard 22mm bands, the watch strap options available to owners has always been rather large, but this morning, the Android team announced 3 official new partners, bringing even more choices to consumers. The partners...

Deal: LG G Watch R for $269 at Groupon ($30 Off)

Kellen March 2, 2015 5

Groupon is currently hosting a $30-off deal on what many believe is the best Android Wear watch you can buy, the LG G Watch R. There is no denying its premium build, outstanding performance, and solid battery life, that's for sure. With an all-metal body,...

Android Wear 5.0.2 Rolling Out to Most Watches (Updated)

Kellen February 23, 2015

Update: Most Android Wear devices, like the G Watch, G Watch R, Gear Live, and ZenWatch all appear to be receiving this update. Not much is standing out in terms of new stuff. If anything, your watch should be more stable. An Android 5.0.2 update is rolling...

Show Off Your Watch Faces (and Smartwatches) Day! [February 2015]

Kellen February 12, 2015 336

Around 40% of you now own some sort of a smartwatch, according to a recent poll of ours. That means that 40% of you have an additional display outside of the one on your smartphone or tablet that can be customized! Yessir, it's time to do a "Show off your...

Record Number of Android Wear Units Shipped in 2014

Kellen February 11, 2015 81

That title, though. Misleading? Technically, no. Should more Android Wear devices ship in 2015 than in 2014, then there would be a new record, right? So as I said, technically, the first year of sales is the current record, hence the "record number" mention in...

Monday Poll: Do You Own a Smartwatch?

Kellen January 19, 2015 227

We enter 2015 after a year in which Google decided to takeover the wearable market with Android Wear. Companies had tried before Android Wear to make smartwatches, but if we are being honest, have to admit that most were quite terrible. That's not to say that...

Android Wear Receives Major Update – Watch Face API Now Live, New App, Tons of Improvements

Kellen December 10, 2014 31

Android Wear is receiving a major update that begins rollout today. Alongside the update, developers are being given full access to the Watch Face API, which means that we will all soon enjoy legitimate watch face apps instead of the janky work-around...